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R&B Logistics: How their confidence in CX helped them grow 

Based in Bradford

Operates Forwarder

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Overview  In 2004, after almost 20 years of being a successful multidrop driver, Roger Netherwood felt it was the right time to go out on his own and so he founded R&B Logistics.   After 5 years of operating as an owner-driver, in 2009 Roger decided it was time to take his business to the next…

How AK Transporters went from start-up to success in just three months 

Based in Preston

Operates Mixed Fleet

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How Red Rocket Couriers went from man-with-a-van to a UK-wide success 

Based in Manchester

Operates Mixed Fleet

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Quickline Couriers

Based in Liverpool

Operates 8 vans

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The Co-founders of Quickline Couriers, Transport Exchange Group’s company of the year, speak to us about Courier Exchange’s intergal role in their successful business.

The Courier Guy (UK)

Based in Hull

Operates 1 Van

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Mike Puplett tells us how CX gives owner drivers like him the freedom and flexibility to work for who they want, when they want, where they want, ensuring that there’s never a shortage of jobs.

U-TRAK Logistics

Based in Coventry

Operates 10 Vehicles - Private Fleet

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How can you take jobs on a national scale with a small, city-based fleet? David McBride explains how Courier Exchange’s technology has been an enabler for U-TRAK Logistics, and key for their expansion.

Salix Courier Solutions

Based in Fareham

Operates 2 Vans

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Joining Courier Exchange has allowed Stephen Nicholson to achieve a balance he doubted to be possible – letting him pursue his passion for cricket umpiring, whilst also running a successful business.

Nick Of Time Logistics

Based in West Berkshire

Operates 1 van

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Nick explains, “I’d been driving vans for ten years. I worked mostly in multi-drop delivering and collecting around the west end of London. It got to a stage where I knew every back route and post code worth knowing in Soho, London, and the south-east. But it was only when I became a transport planner…

Monarch Transport

Based in Glasgow

Operates Across Europe

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In addition to its head office in Glasgow, Monarch Transport has branches in Nottingham and southern Spain, where it has access to large fleets ranging from 3.5 tonne vans to 44-tonne articulated lorries. But as a freight forwarder, it’s not access to large fleets that separates it from others. Instead it’s being able to call…

Purpleline Couriers

Based in West Yorkshire

Operates 3 vehicles

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Terry Price had spent years of his life working in the transport sector, but he wanted more from his career. As soon as he was introduced to the Courier Exchange network, things changed for the better and his business began to blossom.

Redhead Couriers

Based in Colchester

Operates Mixed fleet

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Since 2007 Andy Ling has been using the Exchange to reduce dead mileage and find extra loads for his business. Redhead Couriers were the first volunteers to trial our combined advanced vehicle tracking, integrating their existing telematics solution with our technology.

Quickshift Couriers

Based in Littleborough

Operates 8 vehicles

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As a member of CX Quickshift has been able to expand their business, finding them work when they need it and high quality drivers when they don’t have capacity to fulfil all their delivery contracts.

Planet Logistics

Based in Gloucester

Operates Mixed fleet

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Planet Logistics celebrates two anniversaries this year – its own ten-year birthday and ten years of being part of CX, the world’s largest trading hub for same-day and express freight carriers. Established in 2000 by former Lynx employees David Summerhayes and Glyn Hall, Planet Logistics has grown alongside CX.

Thame Freight

Based in Thame

Operates 2 Vehicles - Mixed Fleet

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Iain and Alison Biddle have sat on both sides of the fence, initially using the Exchange to sub-contract business when they didn’t have a van and then taking advantage of the platform to fill their own fleet when necessary. Take a look at some of their excellent advice here.

Lost & Found Couriers

Based in Staines

Operates 3 vans

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Darrin Armstrong, Managing Director of Lost & Found Courier Services, explains why CX is the perfect business partner.

“When I started couriering 14 years ago, things weren’t easy. The industry was much more conservative and risk adverse. It was difficult to get in front of large companies, let alone win new business…”

KKM Couriers

Based in Portsmouth

Operates Mixed fleet

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KKM was among the first courier businesses to sign up to the Exchange, back when it was established in 2000. Co-owner, Kevin Matchan, recalls the system was recommended to them, and with potential benefits such as increased work and improved profit margins, KKM were keen to test it out. 18 years on, and same day…

S. B. Same Day Couriers

Based in Dartford

Operates 1 Van

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Stewart has always known he’s wanted to be a courier and, since downloading the CX app, he’s been able to find his ideal work/life balance. He can choose his own hours and, with the app’s technology, ensure that he makes a decent wage each month. We’ve made self-employment that much easier!

Jet Speed Couriers

Based in Leicestershire

Operates 1 van

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Logistics is Vincent’s passion – and the CX app is helping him do what he loves most in the world (not to mention find the most fulfilling and interesting work). He can get his goods to their destination and find his next job quick as a wink… perfect for the man who owns Jet Speed!

Inter-Company Despatch

Based in Staines

Operates 3 vehicles

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ICD is a great example of how our platform can help you to expand into new niches in more locations across the country, using features such as the Live Availability Map. Take a look at their story.

HSP Couriers

Based in Northampton

Operates Mixed fleet

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HSP Couriers carry everything from tractor and engineering parts to staging and lighting equipment for movie sets on blockbusters such as Twilight. They first joined CX just one month after the business started in August 2008, and even won the Transport Exchange Group’s Best Newcomer Award in their first year as a member.

GO2Day

Based in Wirral

Operates Mixed fleet

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Andy has kept his business in the family, working directly with two of his brothers… and CX. As they do a lot of subcontracting work, he finds the Exchange app a quick and easy way to get in touch with reliable drivers who know their stuff on short notice. How’s that for peace of mind?

Eezehaul

Based in Crawley

Operates Mixed fleet

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Becoming a member of CX has made growth easy for Eezehaul. In fact, they give us the credit for achieving ISO 14001 status. With our help, they’ve been able to increase their back loads which, in turn, has cut down on waste and reduced their carbon footprint during deliveries. Go green!

Avantee Logistics

Based in Kent

Operates 1 van

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It’s a fine balance and one that few couriers achieve. How do you grow your business, yet remain faithful to your roots? It’s a question that Kevin Evans, owner of Avantee Logistics, pondered for a long time until he found the solution by signing up with CX, one of the UK’s leading collaborative logistics platforms.